Norrmalm Stockholm, Sweden
Opened
2011
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
RadissonWaterfront congress machine
Delegates and rail travelers cross paths in an airy lobby beside Stockholm Central, with glass walls framing the waterfront.
What it’s good at
Listed
White Arkitekter designed the complex with glass facades, solar panels, and light wood Nordic-style rooms.
Listed
An open-plan lobby lounge with a fireplace serves craft beers and cocktails to commuters and delegates.
Listed
High-floor rooms look across Lake Mälaren directly toward the brick towers of Stockholm City Hall.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Wedged between Central Station and Lake Mälaren, the hotel puts the historic alleyways of Gamla Stan within an easy waterfront walk.
The rooms
Interiors favor pale wood and clean Nordic lines, while higher floors look across Lake Mälaren toward the brick City Hall.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour fitness centre equipped with cardio machines and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Restaurant tables look straight across Lake Mälaren, and breakfast is laid out beneath a brass canopy.
How it began

Built in 2011 alongside the steel-veiled congress centre, the complex cools itself using lake water stored in basement ice tanks.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.